Work is underway on the demolition of the nurses’ residence at the site of the former Grace Hospital. In July, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure awarded a contract valued at $2.5 million to Inflector Environmental Services for the demolition of the nurses’ residence at the site of the former hospital on LeMarchant Road in St. John’s.
The scope of work for the demolition contract includes hazardous material abatement and disposal, as well as pest control, and this abatement work has now begun as the first phase of the contract.
Along with the abatement work, the contract also includes the demolition of the structure, site security, and removal of building service lines. Professional services associated with abatement and safe removal of materials and structures are also part of the contract.
Information on tenders and requests for proposals issued and awarded by the department and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.
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“The demolition of this structure has been long awaited, so I am very pleased that the first phase is underway with the abatement of the site. For some time, the dilapidated state of the building has been an issue for residents of the area. The start of the abatement work brings us a step closer to the removal of the structure and the return of the site to a condition where it can be assessed for future use.”
Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Having the contractor on site and work underway on the initial step of the demolition process is a crucial step toward the rehabilitation of this site. We continue to work with the Northeast Avalon Health Care Infrastructure Advisory Committee to meet existing and projected health care infrastructure needs on the Northeast Avalon, including a potential future use for this site.”
Honourable John G. Abbott
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“We are delighted to see the process to demolish the former Grace Hospital nurses’ residence get underway. Having the current building demolished and the site remediated is important for everyone who lives nearby. While a site for a new hospital to replace St Clare’s Mercy Hospital has not yet been chosen, we look forward to next steps in assessing the site and determining the future use.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services
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Learn more
Contract Awarded for Demolition of Grace Hospital Nurses’ Residence
Tender Issued for Demolition of Grace Hospital Nurses’ Residence
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